anemone

anem·o·ne | \ ə-ˈne-mə-nē

Definition of anemone

1 : any of a large genus (Anemone) of perennial herbs of the buttercup family having lobed or divided leaves and showy flowers without petals but with conspicuous sepals

— called also windflower

2 : sea anemone

Examples of anemone in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To understand why this is, researchers from the European Molecular Biology Lab Heidelberg fed a test population of anemone varying amounts of brine shrimp. — Claire Bugos, Smithsonian Magazine, "These Sea Anemones Grow Limbs When They Eat," 15 Sep. 2020 Without the gene, the anemone simply couldn’t grow new tentacles. — Rasha Aridi, Science | AAAS, "The more they eat, the more tentacles these sea anemones sprout," 10 Sep. 2020 Chrysanthemums come in a variety of colors and petal shapes, including button mums (which are popular in fall gardens), anemone, quilled, spider, spoon, and pompon. — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, "Make Sure You Include These Long-Lasting Cut Flowers in All of Your Arrangements," 31 Aug. 2020 Intact cabins have been taken over by corals, anemones, and fish. — Ben Taub, The New Yorker, "Thirty-six Thousand Feet," 10 May 2020 Visitors scuba dive, snorkel, or cruise in a catamaran, sailboat, or glass-bottom boat to experience the colorful coral and marine life that includes sea turtles, eels, anemones, and a wide variety of fish. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, "The Best Places to Travel in April," 12 Feb. 2020 These anemone-like creatures secrete a type of calcium carbonate known as argonite, enabling them to convert seawater into stone and provide both food and habitat for other marine animals. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Ten Smithsonian Artifacts You Can 3-D Print," 27 Nov. 2019 This little cove is filled with pristine tide pools teeming with anemone, starfish, and octopus—enough to keep kids and adults occupied for hours. — Condé Nast Traveler, "11 Best Beaches in California, From Surfer-Friendly to Cliffside Views," 6 Mar. 2020 Here, the black centers on the anemone pops and the white protea looks almost downy. — Heather Arndt Anderson, Sunset Magazine, "Roses Are Dead, Violets Are Too: Here’s a Better Way to Bouquet," 12 Feb. 2020

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“Anemone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anemone. Accessed 25 Oct. 2020.

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More Definitions for anemone

anemone

noun

English Language Learners Definition of anemone

: a type of garden plant that has white, purple, or red flowers

See the full definition for anemone in the English Language Learners Dictionary

anemone

noun

anem·o·ne | \ ə-ˈne-mə-nē \

Kids Definition of anemone

1 : a plant that blooms in spring and is often grown for its large white or colored flowers

2 : sea anemone

anemone

noun

anem·o·ne | \ ə-ˈnem-ə-nē

Medical Definition of anemone

1 capitalized : a genus of herbs of the buttercup family (Ranunculaceae) widely distributed in temperate and subarctic regions that have lobed or divided leaves and showy flowers and that include some (as a pasqueflower) used medicinally especially formerly

2 : a plant or flower of the genus Anemone